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Looking to top up your tan on a Looking to top up your tan on agreat beach in South France this summer? Hereis the Go South France selection of the best beaches in South France. Following a summer spent visiting the coastline of Southern France, here is our insider's guide to the best beaches in the South of France.

Collioure, South of France, with its three beaches has to be up the top of the list as the best South of France beach resort. Although the beaches are small and often busy, the views of the tranquil sea and Pyrennees are spectacular.

Vias Plage, South of France is a quiet beach, ideal for children and adults alike. With shallow warm waters and golden sand. This is certainly one of the best beaches in the South of France.

Villefranche-sur-Mer, is a picturesque old fishing village located just a few kilometres outside of Nice. Compared to other beaches surrounding Nice on the French Riviera, Villefranche beaches  are relatively quiet even in the summer months.

Like Cap Ferrat, Cap d'Antibes has had a long association with the rich and famous. Since 1870 the glamorous Hotel du Cap high up on the dense tree covered cliff has been one of the most luxurious resorts in the world. Here is the Go South France selection of the best Cap d'Antibes beaches.

If you are staying near St Tropez this summer, then finding a great South of France beach to soak up the sun must be high on your list of priorities. Go South France has compiled a list of the best South of France beaches in and around St Tropez.

If you are looking for one of the best beaches in South France, then you could probably do no better than Point Zero plage in La Grande Motte. Sheltered waters safe for small children, long stretches of golden sand and plenty of bars and restaurants nearby, what more could you ask for?

The beach at Cannes tends to divide people into two camps. Some people love the feel of this beach right in the centre of glamorous Cannes, with its world famous film festival. Others complain about this crowded South of France beach and the quality of the sand. To be honest I am in the latter category and would recommend you make the short drive round to Theoule-sur-mer (a lovely little coastal village).

Rochelongue Plage, South France is probably the best Cap d'Agde beach. It is situated in the heart of Cap d Agde has long been regarded by holiday-makers as one of the best beaches in South France. The long expanse of sand and cool beach bars make Rochelongue Plage an ideal beach to chill out on during those hot sunner days in the South of France.

Gruissan Plage, South France, close to Narbonne is a marvellous wide open stretch of flat sand that guarantees you and your family plenty of space even in the height of summer. This is one of our favourite South of France beaches.

Serignan Plage is a popular South France beach destination for thousands of holiday-makers each year. Serignan Plage, South France, has a wild and natural look to the beach and offers plenty of space to spread out and enjoy beach games.

Valras Plage is a typical South of France beach resort. Ringed with lots of decent restaurants, a harbour and plenty of shops, Valras plage also offers you plenty of things to do when you want a break from the beach.

Argeles-sur-Mer beach is a broad sweeping bay that looks out onto the Pyrenees and the warm Mediterranean; Argeles-sur-Mer itself has along with nearby Canet, become a major Mediterranean beach resort, with excellent facilities and a big harbour area.